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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.31, 568.47 and 184.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.31, 568.47 and 184.15 is: 275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.31 : 568.47 = 184.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.31/568.47 = 184.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.31x = 568.47 × 184.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.31x = 104,682.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,682.52/379.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.98

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